Eagles Lose AJ Brown to Injury Ahead of Pivotal Giants Showdown

Eagles’ AJ Brown Ruled Out for Giants Clash with Hamstring Injury
By Jake Fenner, US Sports Writer | Updated: 21:40 BST, 24 October 2025

Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver AJ Brown will miss Sunday’s pivotal NFC East showdown against the New York Giants due to a hamstring injury. The 28-year-old missed all three practices this week after exiting last Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Despite limited sideline workouts, Brown’s absence leaves a major gap in the Eagles’ offense.

[Insert Image 1: AJ Brown in Eagles uniform, looking sidelined during practice. Caption: Brown’s hamstring injury sidelines him for Week 8.]

Season Struggles Highlighted
Brown’s 2025 campaign has been inconsistent, with just 29 receptions for 395 yards and three touchdowns. In contrast, teammate DeVonta Smith leads the team with 504 receiving yards and two scores. While Brown had a standout performance against the Vikings (4 catches, 121 yards, 2 TDs), it marked only his second 100-yard game this season. His last notable outing came in Week 3 against the Rams, where he tallied 109 yards and a touchdown.

Trade Legacy and Career Highlights
Acquired in a 2022 trade sending Titans receiver Treylon Burks to Tennessee, Brown quickly became a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s offense. The Ole Miss alum earned Pro Bowl honors in 2022 and 2023 and secured three consecutive All-Pro Second Team nods. His crowning achievement came in Super Bowl LIX, where he contributed 43 yards and a touchdown to the Eagles’ championship victory.

[Insert Image 2: Brown celebrating a touchdown in Super Bowl LIX. Caption: Brown shined in Philadelphia’s Super Bowl LIX victory.]

Next Steps for the Eagles
With Brown sidelined, Philadelphia will rely on Smith and Jahan Dotson as primary receivers. Third-string options include John Metchie III and rookie Xavier Gipson. Head coach Nick Sirianni has yet to confirm a timeline for Brown’s return, but the team remains optimistic about their depth.

The Eagles (5-2) face a Giants squad (4-3) hungry to close the divisional gap. Fans will watch closely to see if Philadelphia’s offense can maintain its momentum without one of its key playmakers.

Stay tuned for updates on Brown’s recovery and game-day coverage.

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